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ISRAEL NEWS

BREAKING NEWS

22:09
U.S. tourist, 40, held at B-G Airport for trying to leave with IDF tear gas canister (Israel Radio)
21:44
Two Egyptian journalists, critical of President Morsi, face trial (Reuters)
21:00
MK Erel Margalit is caught speeding, thanks police for stopping him (Army Radio)
20:12
Tunisian Islamist protester dies in clash with police (Reuters)
19:34
Obama to discuss al-Qaida, drones, Guantanamo Bay in Thursday speech (Reuters)
18:30
Israeli panel: Palestinian boy reportedly killed by IDF in 2000 was never hit by gunfire (Haaretz)
18:00
Canadian prime minister's top aide quits over expenses scandal (Reuters)
17:08
Opposition: Syrian army, Hezbollah try to retake rebel town near Lebanon border (Reuters)
16:22
EU says worried by Russia's human rights record (Reuters)
14:33
Egyptian police block Israel border crossing in fury at kidnapping (Reuters)
13:39
France in talks with U.S. and Israel to buy drones, French minister says (Reuters)
12:55
Syrian rebels withdraw from prison in Aleppo after heavy fighting with government troops (AP)
12:43
UN Chief concerned over 'provocative' North Korea short range missile launch (Reuters)
09:53
Iran hangs two alleged spies who sold classified information to Israel, U.S. (DPA)
09:52
Iran hangs two alleged spies who sold classified information to Israeli, U.S. (DPA)

More Breaking News

Middle East

Syrian troops backed by Hezbollah try to retake rebel town near Lebanon border

At least 32 people killed, opposition activists report, as forces loyal to President Assad clash with rebels around a major town close to the border with Lebanon; activists say shells hitting town at rate of 50 per minute.

By Reuters | May 19, 2013 | 09:05 PM

Syrian troops.

PKK members in Turkey close to the border with Iraq

PKK leader: Kurdish rebels begin pullout from Turkey toward Iraq

The Kurdistan Workers Party's withdrawal is a key stage in the peace process with the Turkish government aimed at ending one of the world's bloodiest insurgencies.

By The Associated Press | May 8, 2013 | 06:26 PM | 5

The Arab League leaders led by Qatar's Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Hamad bin Jassim

Oil-rich Qatar pushing to make its name as a Mideast peace broker

When it comes to the latest Arab peace initiative, two questions are circulating in Washington: Why Qatar? And why now? The three answers: Because Qatar is rich; it is scared; and why not?

By Ron Kampeas, JTA | May 8, 2013 | 05:13 PM

Syrian rebels aim during a weapons training exercise outside Idlib, Syria, Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2012.

Syria cut off from global Internet as civil war rages

Google officials and other experts said vast majority of websites within Syria were rendered unreachable from outside; it is unclear if Internet is available within war-torn nation.

By Reuters | May 8, 2013 | 03:04 AM

Russia's Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov (R) and U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry

Russia, U.S. call for Syria conference with both sides

The alternative to a political solution is even more violence and an exacerbated humanitarian crisis, says U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry says after meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov.

By Reuters | May 7, 2013 | 08:08 PM | 4

The Golan Heights.

UN: Syria rebels detain four peacekeepers in Golan Heights

A rebel group claimed it was holding the peacekeepers, who the UN says are all from the Philippines; same rebel group held 21 Filipino UN peacekeepers for four days in early March.

By The Associated Press | May 7, 2013 | 06:38 PM | 4

A Free Syrian Army fighter holding his weapon in Raqqa

To arm or not to arm? That is Obama’s question

The U.S. president’s decision on weapons for Syria’s rebels is due shortly; either way, the risks are steep.

By Zvi Bar'el | May 7, 2013 | 04:03 PM | 15

Syrian rebels aim during a weapons training exercise outside Idlib, Syria, Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2012.

U.S. senator seeks to arm Syrian rebels

Robert Menendez introduces legislation that pushes to provide lethal aid to some Syrian rebel groups fighting Bashar Assad's regime; new bill will be taken up the Foreign Relations Committee next week.

By Reuters | May 6, 2013 | 11:45 PM

U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry and Israel's Justice Minister Tzipi Livni.

Livni to meet Kerry for second time this week to discuss Palestinian talks

Livni and Kerry, who has only given himself another month to bring Israel and the Palestinians back to the negotiating table, will hold this meeting in Rome and focus on terms for renewed negotiations.

By Barak Ravid | May 6, 2013 | 11:38 PM | 7

Turkish military station at the border gate with Syria - AP - October 7, 2012.

Turkey launches military exercise near Syrian border

Turkey launches a military operation at NATO air base 60 miles from the Syrian border during time of heightened tension; the exercise will test readiness for battle and coordination with government ministries.

By Reuters | May 6, 2013 | 04:50 PM

Egypt's Prime Minister Hisham Kandil

Egypt's prime minister unhurt by shooting near his car

Police detain five men who opened fire on Hisham Kandil's convoy in Cairo's Dokki district.

By Reuters | May 6, 2013 | 09:06 AM

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Diplomacy & Defense

Moshe Ya'alon in the Golan Heights.

Before confronting Syria, Israel should consider saving its energy for Iran

By Amos Harel | 11:28 PM

Mohammed al-Dura - AP - 19022012

Israeli panel: Palestinian boy 'killed' by IDF at start of intifada did not actually die

By Barak Ravid | 08:40 PM | 14

Gul

Peres sends condolences to Turkey following May 11 terror attack

By Barak Ravid | 06:00 PM

National

The Holyland residential project in Jerusalem.

Holyland builder denies corruption charges, accuses Israel Police of leaking info

By Revital Hovel | 11:30 PM

The separation fence east of the West Bank settlement of Alfei Menashe.

Israel effectively barring tourists from West Bank by neglecting to explain mandatory permit

By Amira Hass | 06:04 PM

The Eitan drone at an air base - Olivier Fitoussi

Israel is world's largest exporter of drones, study finds

By Gili Cohen | 04:32 PM | 9

The Iran Debate

Saeed Jalili, secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council in Almaty

No agreement reached in Iran nuclear talks, says UN official

By Reuters | 08:34 PM | 6

Iran nuclear talks

UN watchdog, Ashton to press Iran on nuclear program

By Reuters | 12:41 PM | 6

US Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel (C) is welcomed by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu

Waste not, strike Iran not

By Uri Misgav | 10:07 AM | 10

World

Internal Revenue Service building in Washington.

Acting IRS director resigns over targeting of conservative and pro-Israel groups

By The Associated Press, Haaretz | 10:40 AM | 2

Russia accuses U.S. diplomat of spying for CIA

| 07:36 PM

Drawn together by grief, Israeli trauma experts train Boston locals to deal with terror attacks

By Dina Kraft | 02:58 PM | 7

Features

Shlomo Sand

The Gospel according to Sand: We are not Jews

By Ofer Aderet | 01:56 PM | 5

Adolph 'Dolph' Schayes

This day in Jewish history / An NBA all-star player and coach is born

By David B. Green | 07:36 AM

This is a boidem

Word of the day / Boidem

By David Sarna Galdi | 05:28 AM

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